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If you want to experience the real Cancun, head to Mercado 23. This bustling market is the heart of the city, offering a sensory overload of vibrant colors, fresh produce, and traditional Mexican goods. Unlike the more touristy Mercado 28, Mercado 23 is where locals shop, giving you an authentic taste of everyday life in Cancun. Here, you can find everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to handmade crafts and delicious street food. Mercado 23 of Cancun is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the local culture and see a side of […]

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Paso Robles, you know it: that quaint, semi-rustic town you stop at for a bite and a glass of wine on your drives between LA and San Francisco. Well, in between drives, Paso Robles has grown up, and in the best of ways. These days, Paso is more of a first (though less expensive) cousin of Napa’s St. Helena—you’ll definitely want a second glass of wine. And you’ll want to stay a spell. The town retains its California Western feel, but now there’s more Saturday night polished cowboy boots than […]

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In the July 2018 edition, Travel and Leisure voted the charming Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende the best city in the world for the 2nd year in a row! I’ve been dying to visit San Miguel de Allende and when I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend a destination wedding on New Year’s Eve in this city, I couldn’t refuse! It was a blessing to be able to celebrate a dear friend and her fiance in one of the best cities in the world! So here are […]

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Compared to our time intensive work of visiting hundreds of wineries in the world famous Napa Valley, visiting wineries in Thailand is a fairly straight forward endeavor. We were told there are only 6 wineries in the entire country, 4 of which are in the vicinity of Khao Yai; without spending much time at all, we have already visited 50% of the countries wineries. Our latest winery visit was to Alcidini (the latin name for a local Kingfisher bird found in the region), a family owned winery that is currently […]

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There is a place where cars drive on frozen sea, sauna is a weekly ritual and the wilderness is your stage. Celebrities have come and lived the #EstonianWay. #EstonianWay is an influencer campaign by Visit Estonia to celebrate the country’s 100th birthday and inspire people to explore Estonia. 100 different celebrities from all over the world – YouTubers, rock stars, influencers, journalists, sports legends, Michelin star chefs, TV hosts – are invited to Estonia to try out ordinary things in a different way. Visit Estonia has already hosted some influencers […]

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Lonely Planet named Colombia 2nd best country to visit in 2017. I first visited Colombia a few years ago, when I set foot into the walled city of Cartagena. I had just finished reading Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time of Cholera, and as I moved through the old town in Cartagena, pages of his novel came to life, setting the tone for that trip. I discovered a colorful, romantic city where Latin music and dancing greeted me at every corner. I was in love with Colombia! Fast […]

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Perhaps you’ve come to Bermuda for it’s pink sand beaches, blue sea and quirky knee-length shorts? Steal away from these worthy attractions and you’ll reap mouth-watering mealtime rewards. Bermuda’s food scene is discretely on fire. Islands of all sizes hold gustatory riches. Caribbean islands especially excel on the culinary front. They tend to be melting pots of flavor, attributed to the influences of centuries of invaders, pirates and explorers. Combine this eclectic mélange with a treasure chest of indigenous earthly bounties and it’s easy to see why Caribbean cuisine is […]

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When you hear the words Daytona Beach, I’d bet money NASCAR, Spring Break and sandy stretches of the Atlantic Ocean come to mind. While these are some of its prized attributes, this down-to-earth Florida beach town is making unexpected waves in the culinary arena. It has blossomed into an emerging destination for travelers looking to combine a seaside holiday with delicious dining. Daytona Beach enjoys a throwback quality rich in all-American flavor that translates straight to the plate. There’s not an ounce of highbrow in this retro town so don’t […]

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Texas has its stereotypes: everything is bigger, everyone wears cowboy hats, you gotta get a steak. The last time I went through Texas, I stopped at Amarillo tourist trap The Big Texan Steak Ranch, famous for serving up a 72-oz. steak free to anyone who can take down the whole thing in an hour. When once again in Texas—Dallas over the weekend for a quick work trip—I went for something a bit more sophisticated. You’ll find The Knife, helmed by chef John Tesar, tucked into the Highland Hotel. If you’re […]

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The octopus arrived at our table on a plate illustrated with the two hands of the many workers who helped produce this gorgeous dish. At Bracero Cocina de Raiz in San Diego, Baja cuisine advocate Chef Javier Plascencia invites guests to witness and celebrate the efforts of all the workers—including produce pickers, grapevine pruners, and fishermen—who help them produce such incredibly creative and flavorful dishes in a Mexican style completely their own. Bracero Cocina cuisine knits together Baja and California as well as Mexico’s culinary past and present. Every dish […]

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The beach resort town of Mazatlán has long been known as the home of the Pacifico brewery and the first Señor Frog’s. Restaurants like the Shrimp Bucket and Señor Frog’s have been legendary spots for tourists to visit while in town, but there is much more you should know about the food scene if you are planning a visit. I recently visited Mazatlán and attended their first Culinary Roots Festival; Raíces Culinarias Mazatlán 2015. The festival brought together chef’s from Mexico, Spain, Argentina and the United States who are incorporating the […]

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Conejo Valley is located about 45 minutes north of Los Angeles; due to its proximity, this region makes for an ideal weekend getaway from Los Angeles. You are not dealing with a confusing artery of multiple freeways – there is one main freeway that goes through the valley, the 101 and to a lesser extent, the 23. Conejo Valley encompasses four communities, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park spread out along this part of the 101 corridor. The region boasts a lively craft beer and wine scene […]

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Mexico is a huge country, that well deserves a visit. I have been there 3 times and for as much as I try to explore a bit more every time, I am never quite done with it. It is one among the few countries I keep going back to, like Peru or Cuba, because it just has everything I can possibly look for when I travel. Amazing archeological sites, lush nature, beautiful beaches, deserts, interesting indigenous communities, delicious food and gorgeous colonial cities. I have been to many of them […]

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From a tastefully arranged table featuring delicious, beautiful food to an Art Deco-infused wine tasting at the top of Paso Robles, foodie visitors and locals to this exciting wine country can find rich aesthetic experiences in the midst of their gastronomic discoveries. The wine’s the thing, of course, but there’s so much more to experience in Paso beyond just wine tasting. Blending together foodie art with a tour of this northern San Luis Obispo County wine and craft beer country keeps the mind as engaged as the senses. Edible Art […]

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